Meanwhile in the Crimson Kingdom, the atmosphere had grown tense--three days had passed, and Void ling and Ryder had not come out yet.
And then Ryuu stood before the gathered warriors, his presence unwavering, his stance solid--but with a little concern.
Ryuu:
(Rare concern)
"3 days has passed, and Lord Ryder and Void ling are still not out yet. I hope Lord Ryder is not putting any harsh training on Void ling."
And then--Seraphina exhaled Sharply, her stance tightening, her breath carrying undeniable worry.
Seraphina Nyx:
(With defining urgency)
"Is Void ling gonna be alright? It been 3 days since. And we have heard nothing from them."
Blaze Vortex:
(Low and pressing)
"If they're still inside, it means Void ling is still fighting."
Kai:
(Low and command)
"The training must be a far worse than we expected."
Kaia:
(Her arms crossed and not fazed)
"That Boy Void ling--he is strong, but even strength has limits."
Celestina:
(Soft and rare authority)
"3 days without food, sleep, or rest. If he doesn't emerge in time, we will be danger."
Her breath remained steady--but now, the tension settled completely. Because now--everyone felt it. Because now--Void ling's fate was locked within the chamber until he mastery DARK ETERNITY
Just as tension settled over the Crimson Slayers Kingdom, an unmistakable presence tore through the atmosphere. A flare of fiery energy surged across the gate, the air shifting--because Celeste had arrived. She wasn't alone. Along her stood Aurora, Lucas, Levi, and Yuuto--each carrying undeniable presence.
Ryuu:
(Low and pressing)
"... Master of the Phoenix Wrath Queen Celeste, I was told by my Master, you and your lieutenants shouldn't be allowed in our Kingdom."
Celeste:
(Soft and breathless)
"You should know by now--i dont follow anyone's restrictions. Not even the likes of you Commander of the Crimson Kingdom."
And then-- Aurora stepped forward beside Celeste, her gaze shifting toward Seraphina and Blaze immediately.
Aurora:
(Soft and curiosity)
"You guys are friends of the boy, name Void ling aren't you? Where is he?"
Seraphina Nyx:
(Soft and defining)
"...Yes. we fought beside him."
Blaze Vortex:
(Rare command)
"If you came to just ask questions, you won't find anything useful."
His stance did not falter, his breath remained steady--and Lucas spoke
Lucas:
(With seriousness in his eyes)
"How dare you talk to Queen Celeste like that, A filthy human like you shouldn't be talking to her like that."
Yuuto:
(Soft and confidence)
"Enough Lucas, Seraphina is your name right? That Void ling is he your boyfriend?"
His presence did not retreat--but now Seraphina breath tightened instantly. Her face flushed slightly, her stance shifted--but now, her voice pressed forward hesitantly.
Seraphina Nyx:
(Blusing and faced embarrassment)
"...W--What?"
Seraphina breath tightened instantly, her stance slightly as the words settled into her mind. Her face flushed slightly and she spoke.
Seraphina Nyx:
(Soft and breathless)
"...Void ling and I.. We've fought together, we understand each other, and... we also work together as one unit."
Her words hesitated slightly--but now, Yuuto smirked slightlym and then--Blaze chuckled quietly. Seraphina was in sight of relief.
Celeste:
(Low and rare command)
"If your Master is not here. And you guys won't tell us where void ling is, we will fight you guys."
Ryuu;
(Rare finality)
"Void ling isn't anyone's master--and he isn't your concern either, Queen Celeste."
Takashi:
(Rare authority)
"Whatever you're assuming. It won't change what's happening inside the kingdom."
Levi:
(Low and rare command)
"...Then what is happening inside"
Aurora:
(Soft and defining)
"Seraphina and Blaze where is your friend of yours?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Smirked)
"Don't you think you are too arrogant, you act like you are the boss of the group."
Celestina stepped forward, her presence unwavering, her gaze locked onto Celeste but now, her voice pressed forward effortlessly.
Celestina:
(Soft and command)
"Queen of Phoenix Wrath, you do know harassing someone's else Kingdom is prohibited in this realm. You dont want the Empress to hear about this, do you?"
Her breath remained controlled, her stance solid--but now, the air shifted slightly. And then--Celeste narrowed her eyes slightly.
Celeste:
(Low and absolute)
"Hmpf.... Whatever."
Aurora:
(Rare and command)
"I'll keep my eyes on you all."
Ryuu:
(Defining and sovereign command)
"Do whatever you want, Aurora. You won't find anything here."
Yuuto:
(Looked at Ryuu)
"Just because, You are the Second Commander of this Kingdom, dont assume you are in charged of this Kingdom. You are too arrogant."
Blaze Vortex:
(Low and rare calculation)
"Void ling has his own battle to fight--you won't interfere with it."
His flames flickered unnaturally, his presence did not retreat--but now, Celeste exhaled slightly. And then---her group teleported instantly, their presence vanishing completely. Because now--Phoenix Wrath had left the kingdom.
Meanwhile we move on to Void ling training. The Rupture Arena was still soaked in Void ling's blood, but now--his breath steadied, his energy surged, and his presence intensified. And Ryder stepped forward
Ryder:
(Sovereign and command)
"You've adapted to endurance--but survival isn't enough. Now, you must turn destruction into your own weapon."
His gaze locked onto Void ling completely now--but now, the chamber shifted again. And then--Apocalypse Shroud began. The arena turned dark instantly--Void ling felt the void trembled within him, But now, the energy wasn't attacking. It was waiting for him to summon it.
Void ling:
(Soft and breathless)
"...This force---it's mine to control now."
Void ling did not flinch. The battlefield continued its assault, the energy tearing through the air--but now, he did not struggle. His body moved on its own, shifting effortless--dodging every incoming strike fluid precision.
Ryder:
(Eyes shocked)
"Whatt.. impossible, this is extremely impossible. This is beyond anything i have encountered."
Every attack that once threatened him now longer touched him. Every force that sought to tear him apart failed completely. And then Ryder spoke again
Ryder:
(Eyes widened)
"...This boy--he isn't just learning anymore. He's adapting at a speed beyond human comprehension. His movement isn't reactive--it's predictive. His body has already surpassed the need for decision making."
His presence did not retreat, his breath remained steady--but now, his realization intensified completely.
Ryder:
(Internal thought)
"...No. This isn't just Void ling's ability taking control---this is Dark Eternity beginning to merge with him."
Void ling raised his hand slightly. And then a wave of energy tore through anything obliterating everything--shattering the battlefield entirely in the chamber. The structure collapsed, the void fractured, and then--nothing remained. Because Void ling destroyed the Rupture Arena stage completely.
Void ling:
(Calm and soft)
"Am ready when you are, Ryder."
Ryder:
(Sovereign and awarness and whispering)
"...This boy--he didn't just survive. He conquered it entirely. He isn't struggling anymore--he's ascending. He's preparing for the next level himself."
THIS ENSURES VOID LING OBLITERATES THE RUPTURE ARENA COMPLETELY, ENSURING RYDER ACKNOWLEDGING HIS TRANSFORMATION BEFOTE TRANSITIONING INTO THE MIND ABYSS
NEXT EPISODE UPCOMING